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Phia Family History

Phia Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chia, Pia, Shia, Shi, Chi, Hua, Papa, Ha, Xia, Prim

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Where is the Phia family from?

You can see how Phia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phia families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Phia families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Phia's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Phia families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Phia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Phia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Phia. For the veterans among your Phia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phia lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phia ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phia

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